From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of
Trees An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt
to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and
why our future lies in protecting them. In his beloved book The
Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing
discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they
communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future,
with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting, and
the exploitation of old growth forests. As human-caused climate
change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in
keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would
have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass
tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting
schemes lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more
susceptible to disease, flooding, fires, and landslides, we need to
understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees.
Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species,
from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and
ourselves? Step aside and let forests—which are naturally better
equipped to face environmental challenges—to heal themselves.
With the warmth and wonder familiar to readers from his previous
books, Wohlleben also shares emerging scientific research about how
forests shape climates both locally and across continents; that
trees adapt to changing environmental conditions through passing
knowledge down to their offspring; and how old growth may in fact
have the most survival strategies for climate change. At the heart
of The Power of Trees lies Wohlleben's passionate plea: that our
survival is dependent on trusting ancient forests, and allowing
them to thrive.
General
Imprint: |
Greystone Books,Canada
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Peter Wohlleben
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Editors: |
Jane Billinghurst
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
280 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-77164-774-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-77164-774-4 |
Barcode: |
9781771647748 |
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